BDoty311

Ok so my a/c isnt working too good right now, hasnt really worked all year, so I was contimplating removing it. But some days its really hot outside. My question is if I tint my windows, will my in-car temps be any lower, or is it just a myth?

ERAUMAZDA

yes.....

Relisys190

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i've always wanted to get my windows tinted, but i never really liked tinted windows... if that makes any sense

I never had an A/c system in my Fc, so when i park i usually crack the windows about an inch or so. That way when i get inside it's not SUPER DUPER hot. anyways, yes tinted windows will keep the inside of the car cooler when parked for a long time say : at the mall with your wife while she try's on new bra's!! lol

-Markus

"Get them suckers tinted"

P.S... I've heard the back window alone on our FC's can cost nearly 50$ because of the size and curves....

ERAUMAZDA

thanks god I have a convertible

BDoty311

Ya the most on paying for tinting is like $150. Do I need to go hella dark for it to work though? I dont want to go illegal, well not too illegal, i have enough problems as it is.

ERAUMAZDA

get the one that reduces UV rays

SureShot

Yes, you can actually feel the heat on your face drop as you raise a tinted window.
Also I had a window broken once & the tint film held it together until I could get a replacement.

n4ji

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I always like whenever you get in your car when it's rediculously hot... and you burn your hands on the steering wheel. Tinted windows are the ****. As long as the don't bubble.

ERAUMAZDA

If you can, tint your side windows on your own and have some one tint the rear

Josepi

That's what I did...cept the back hasn't been redone yet.

If you want to make it REALLY easy to do, remove the windows. Just remove the mirror...3 screws, take off the 9 screws holding the door panel and take that off. If you have the window rolled up midway you can now unbolt the window 2 bolts. Take window indoors, clean it, and tint it.

bingoboy

i hate that tinting the side windows is illegal in california. wtf? this state blows...cops will pull you over for that too. cop pulled over my friend and gave him a razor blade and told him to scrape off his tint. anywho...makes me think about getting only the rear tinted.

Genshie

Tinting definitely works. I just did mine with the ultra high quality stuff (quantum, 100% metallic), and it makes a huge difference. WHen the car sits in the sun for a while, it still gets pretty hot. The big difference is when you turn on the AC and get moving. With tinted windows you can run the AC at half the level you would with normal windows and stay even cooler.

Damn, that cop was harsh. I think the secret is to get a tint that looks factory (not too dark), so that if they do pull you over, you can tell him that it came standard with the car.

My tint reflects heat by about 65%, but you can still see inside the car...so it doesn't look to dark and does not attract cops.

Make sure you don't get a hack job. I paid $400 to do all 4 windows on my FC. Not cheap, but a damn good job. Worth every dollar and is guaranteed not to bubble.

Kurt G.

Relisys190

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would any of you guys get the 'sun strip' that goes along the top of the front windscreen? acctually didnt our Fc's come with that as an option? just curious, cause i know you cant tint the front windshild all the way... but maybe do the side windows nice and dark as well as the front. than a nice sun strip on the top of the front windscreen.

-Markus

"Dont mind me, i'm blabbing"

West TX RX-7

Yes window tinting makes a huge difference. Here in West TX we are closer to the sun than those up north and it gets hot and dry. You can tell a 15-20 degree decrease after have a good quality tint applied. I'm talking 105-110 degrees vs 125 degrees after your car has been sitting outside in the sun. It'll keep your interior from fading as fast also and yes you can still see just fine at night if you stay with legal tint.

BDoty311

Ok, Im almost convinced about removing my a/c system, and BAC valve since I wont need it anymore, not that it really works anyway. Hell Ive made it half-way into July without it working, so I guess a tint job could help some, and I could take 50lbs off of my car too.

NZConvertible

I like to fix the broken things on my car, instead of just removing them.

What's wrong with it? It may just need a recharge. Yes, tinted windoes can significantly reduce the amount of radiant heat entering the car if you use the right stuff.

Don't forget that for proper comfort, dehumidification is just as important as lowering air temps. A/C does that very well, whereas tints won't do a thing. You might still miss your A/C on those hot, sticky days.

fastrotaries

IN my Meteorology class (i'm minoring in meteorology) i researched a study done by the science dept at Ol'Miss, and the conclusions stated that the glass and the amount of sunlight that got through was the single biggest difference in the interior temps of the car. secondly was the interior color of the car, and last was the exterior color. Darker interiors with tint stayed the coolest

I would recommend a metal flake tint, a bit more money but far more comfortable and very durable. Graphite impregnated tint isn't bad at all either. 35% isn't crazy dark, should do the job, and keep you within legal limits in just about every state.

jgrts20

tint them mirror tint that works the best, thats what mine has on it. i payed like $75 USD for the whole car through a local tinter here!! did a very good job!!

Fingers

tinted windows DEFINITELY HELP with interior temps on a hot day. I cant wait to get my 7 tinted

Icemark

Mirror tint is illegal on rolling vehicles in most states

BDoty311

Me too, but I dont want to spend another $18 on more freon. Its got a mad leak in the system.


I think I'll tint my windows first, then see if I care bare going without a/c, but then again I want remove all of that weight and simplify my engine bay.

oakback

is there polarized tinting available? I know polarized sunglassess seem to be the best, with glare and such.

ERAUMAZDA

yes there is polarized tinting. Some tinting places has a lifetime deal where if the tint starts to pel or bubble they will do it over for free

RETed

Boy, the kind of comments that pop out sometimes...

The easiest way to check is to run around with a baking thermometer in the car.&nbsp I used to run one in my vents, because it was cheap to monitor my AC condition.

The tint would usually drop an easy 10F-20F.&nbsp Front sunshade dropped another 40F-50F (90F-100F from 140F-150F)!&nbsp Probably more due to the direct sunlight to the dash...

I used to run super dark 5% "limo tint", and that dropped another 10F-20F over the street-legal 35% stuff here in Hawaii.


-Ted

BDoty311

Of course Teds got to come in with some facts. I love it, thanks for the numbers.